Reasons to choose Caplio GX8
Released in 2005, Caplio GX8 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio GX8
vs Ricoh Caplio R1
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Caplio GX838 mm²
Caplio R1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio GX8 and Caplio R1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Caplio GX8MetricCaplio R1
8 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.78 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area7.73 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density12.93 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion DB-43 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Caplio GX8 and Caplio R1 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R1 has the lighter body. The Caplio GX8 has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio GX8 and Caplio R1 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio R1
Released in 2005, Caplio R1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.